Communication system with pre-coded subroutines for a vehicle

Abstract

A communication system for a vehicle includes an assistance mode for communication between a user of the vehicle and a remote assistance unit. The assistance mode is activable during a concerning situation. The assistance mode includes multiple pre-coded subroutines selectively executable to provide audio instruction and video instruction to the user, via a display in the vehicle. The multiple pre-coded subroutines are triggered by the remote assistance unit. Operating the assistance mode includes relaying of selected data from the vehicle to the remote assistance unit. The selected data includes actions performed by the user. The assistance mode is activable by at least one of the remote assistance unit, the user via the user interface, and the vehicle. The communication system may include a controller adapted to at least partially execute the assistance mode.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A communication system for a vehicle, comprising:
 an assistance mode for communication between a user of the vehicle and a remote assistance unit;   wherein the vehicle includes a user interface and a display, the assistance mode being activable during a concerning situation;   wherein the assistance mode includes multiple pre-coded subroutines selectively executable to provide audio instruction and video instruction to the user via the display, the multiple pre-coded subroutines being triggered by the remote assistance unit; and   wherein operating the assistance mode includes relaying of selected data from the vehicle to the remote assistance unit, the selected data including actions performed by the user.   
     
     
         2 . The communication system of  claim 1 , wherein the assistance mode is activable by at least one of the remote assistance unit, the user via the user interface, and the vehicle. 
     
     
         3 . The communication system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a controller adapted to at least partially execute the assistance mode, the controller having a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which instructions are recorded; and   wherein the multiple pre-coded subroutines are stored in the vehicle.   
     
     
         4 . The communication system of  claim 3 , wherein:
 the multiple pre-coded subroutines are stored in a cloud unit interfacing with the controller, the multiple pre-coded subroutines being updateable via remote updates.   
     
     
         5 . The communication system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the audio instruction includes rhythmic beats directing performance of chest compressions when the concerning situation includes a cardiac arrest; and   the selected data includes a length of time the chest compressions are performed.   
     
     
         6 . The communication system of  claim 1 , wherein the multiple pre-coded subroutines include broadcasting of a video tutorial of a Heimlich maneuver when the concerning situation includes choking. 
     
     
         7 . The communication system of  claim 1 , wherein the audio instruction includes broadcasting of calming music when the concerning situation includes a panic attack. 
     
     
         8 . The communication system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a camera installed in or around the vehicle; and   wherein the selected data includes real-time imaging data acquired by the camera.   
     
     
         9 . The communication system of  claim 1 , wherein the selected data includes sensor data from at least one sensor, including a wearable device worn by the user and/or an electronic sensor implanted in the user. 
     
     
         10 . The communication system of  claim 1 , wherein the selected data includes sensor data from at least one sensor installed within the vehicle. 
     
     
         11 . A method of operating a communication system for a vehicle having a user interface and a display, the method comprising:
 incorporating an assistance mode for communication between a user of the vehicle and a remote assistance unit, the assistance mode being activable during a concerning situation;   incorporating multiple pre-coded subroutines in the assistance mode, the multiple pre-coded subroutines being selectively executable to provide audio instruction and video instruction to the user via the display; and   relaying selected data from the vehicle to the remote assistance unit during operation of the assistance mode, the selected data including actions performed by the user.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 storing the multiple pre-coded subroutines in the vehicle, the multiple pre-coded subroutines being activable by at least one of the remote assistance unit, the user via the user interface, and the vehicle.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 storing the multiple pre-coded subroutines in a cloud unit, the multiple pre-coded subroutines being updateable via remote updates.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 obtaining the selected data as sensor data from at least one sensor; and   wherein the at least one sensor includes a wearable device worn by the user and/or an electronic sensor implanted in the user.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising:
 obtaining heart rate and/or blood pressure data from the at least one sensor.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 incorporating rhythmic beats in the audio instruction for directing performance of chest compressions when the concerning situation includes a cardiac arrest.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising:
 incorporating a length of time the chest compressions are performed into the selected data.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 broadcasting a video tutorial of a Heimlich maneuver in the multiple pre-coded subroutines when the concerning situation includes choking.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 broadcasting calming music in the audio instruction when the concerning situation includes a panic attack.   
     
     
         20 . A communication system for a vehicle, comprising:
 an assistance mode for communication between a user of the vehicle and a remote assistance unit;   wherein the vehicle includes a user interface and a display, the assistance mode being activable by the user during a concerning situation, via the user interface;   wherein the assistance mode includes multiple pre-coded subroutines selectively executable to provide audio instruction and video instruction to the user via the display, the multiple pre-coded subroutines being triggered by the remote assistance unit;   wherein the audio instruction includes rhythmic beats directing performance of chest compressions when the concerning situation includes a cardiac arrest;   wherein operating the assistance mode includes relaying of selected data from the vehicle to the remote assistance unit, the selected data including a length of time the chest compressions are performed; and   wherein the multiple pre-coded subroutines are stored in a cloud unit and/or the vehicle.